Un poco de todo...

It's been entirely too long since I last updated my blog. I do often look at it... thinking that I should write something. I guess if I posted little updated more frequently it wouldn't seem like such an overwhelming task! :-)

I've noticed that it's also difficult to keep up with pictures as I use my laptop, my parents' computer, and the computer at school... rather than having everything in one place like I did in Honduras.



(This is a picture from my first Christmas in Honduras... not related to anything in this blog entry... but it brings a smile to my face! :-))

It's hard to believe that it's already mid March... where did the time go?! I feel like we JUST celebrated Christmas!

Recent happenings:
*I've continued to enjoy getting to know people in my life group (Bible study) and church. It's helped me to feel so much more connected.

*Youth group has been a tremendous blessing, as well. I feel as though I'm getting to know the other leaders and some of the girls that are in my small group. Unfortunately, I've yet to have the same group of girls. I'd love to see some consistency within our group!

*School has been a lot of fun. I really enjoy my teammates and students. I'm enjoying 5th grade much more than I ever thought I would. It's so encouraging to feel like I'm growing as a teacher as the year progresses!

*I'm training for a half marathon.... and have recently increased my miles. It's fun to feel like I'm enjoying running again and also that my endurance is increasing. I think that the May race will probably be a run/walk combo.... and I'm okay with that!

*I've recently met two new friends that have both been huge blessings in my life! Both girls are in my life group and it's been neat to get to know them. One of them is actually running the half marathon with me! :-)

Upcoming happenings:

I'm going to Guatemala over Spring break (in about 2 weeks) and I'm REALLY looking forward to this! I'm excited to get back in Central America, to use my Spanish, to have some quality time with precious friends, and to just get away and travel for a bit!

*I'm running the mini marathon (mentioned above) in early May.

*I'm looking forward to continuing to get plugged into my church and with the youth group. I feel like the Lord is teaching me a lot about what relational prayer looks like (as opposed to just bringing a list before Him) right now and I'm excited about this!